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mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide About This Document This document is a guidance of mBS1100 hardware installation for installation personnel, which includes the preparation of installation tools and supporting material before installation, the demands of installation environment, installation of base station, connection of cable and power on.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Product Overview ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Features ................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Appearance ..............................................
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 5. 4.2.5 Connect Power Connector ............................................................................. 17 4.2.6 Connect Ground Cable .................................................................................. 20 4.3 Install the Mounting Bracket and Handle .............................................................. 21 4.4 Install GPS Antenna .............................................................................................. 23 4.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figures Figure 1-1 mBS1100 Appearance ................................................................................ 2 Figure 1-2 mBS1100 Interfaces .................................................................................... 2 Figure 3-1 Antenna Weatherproofing ......................................................................... 12 Figure 4-1 Installation Procedure of mBS1100 ..........................................................
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-26 Directional Antenna Installation .............................................................. 29 Figure 5-1 LED Indicators........................................................................................... 30 Tables Table 1-1 mBS1100 Interface Description .................................................................... 2 Table 1-2 mBS1100 Interface Indicators ......................................................................
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 1. Product Overview 1.1 Introduction Baicells mBS1100 is a high performance outdoor 3.65GHz micro base station based on TD-LTE technology, which is developed by Baicells. The mBS1100 supports wired and wireless backhaul connections to backbone networks, and provides LTE access to user terminals, implemented voice and data service transmissions.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 1.3 Appearance The mBS1100 base station appearance is shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 mBS1100 Appearance The mBS1100 interfaces are shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 mBS1100 Interfaces The mBS1100 interfaces are described in Table 1-1. Table 1-1 mBS1100 Interface Description Interface Name Description PWR Power interface: +48V (+42V~+58V) GPS External GPS antenna, N-female connector. ANT1 External antenna 1, N-female connector.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Interface Name Description DATA Gigabit Ethernet interface, external transmission network. MGMT Gigabit Ethernet debug interface. ANT2 External antenna 2, N-female connector. The mBS1100 interface indicators are described in Table 1-2. Table 1-2 mBS1100 Interface Indicators Identity PWR Green RUN Green ALM Red ACT 1.4 Color Status Description Steady On Power On OFF No Power Supply Fast flash: 0.125s on,0.125s off The board is loading.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Item Description Vertical beamwidth: 35° Horizontal beamwidth:65° Downtilt angle: 8.5° Height: 30m Overall Power < 65 W Power 48V DC, AC adaptor Weight About 5kg Note: The test method of receiving sensitivity is proposed by the 3GPP TS 36.104, which is based on 5MHz bandwidth, FRC A1-3 in Annex A.1 (QPSK，R=1/3，25RB) standard. 1.4.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Item Description Support local or remote software upgrading and loading Support log Support connectivity diagnosis Support automatic start and configuration Support alarm reporting 1.4.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 2. Out-of-Box Audit 2.1 Shipping List Before opening the box, make sure the package is in good condition, undamaged and not wet. During the unpacking, avoid potential damaging impacts from hits or excessive force. Once unpacked, check the contents to see if they are consistent with that in the shipping list shown in Table 2-1. Table 2-1 Shipping List No.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Report the issue to the vendor. For any shortage or damage that is identified, report the local vendor within 10 days. 2.2 Base Station Accessories Table 2-2 shows the accessories of the base station mBS1100.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Accessory Name Handle AC/DC power adaptor Power cable lengthened connector 3M all-weather mastic tape 3M vinyl electrical tape GPS mounting bracket 1 GPS mounting bracket 2 Water-proof DC Power plug Water-proof Ethernet connector 9
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 3. Installation Preparation 3.1 Support Materials Prepare the following support materials accordingly, as given in Table 3-1. Table 3-1 Support Materials for Installing Base Stations Item Description Power cable < AWG16，e.g., AWG14 Shorter than 1150 feet Antenna RF cable 50 ohm feeder Ethernet cable Outdoor CAT6 Shorter than 330 feet Antenna Omnidirectional, or directional antenna Ground wire 16mm²yellow-green wire 3.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 3.3 Installation Environment 3.3.1 Locational Requirements Environments with high-temperatures, harmful gases, unstable voltages, volatile vibrations, loud noises, flames, explosives, and electromagnetic interference (large radar stations, transmitting stations, transformer substations) are not suitable for the operation of mBS1100, and thus should be avoided. Places prone to have impounded water, soaking, leakage, or condensation, should also be avoided.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide arrestor needs to connect to one grounding screw via an M6 screw. Another grounding screw is used for connecting to the reliable outdoor grounding point (earth). The connecting point must be tin-soldered. The connection of the grounding points and the ground bar need to be tight and reliable. Rustproofing the terminals is required. This can be done with rust preventing paint, anti-oxidation coatings, grease, and so on. 3.5 1.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 4. Base Station Installation 4.1 Installation Procedure The installation procedure of mBS1100 is given in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Installation Procedure of mBS1100 4.2 Connect Cable 4.2.1 Structure of Cable Connection The wire connection relationship of the mBS1100 is shown in Figure 4-2.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-2 mBS1100 Wire Connection Structure The description of the connection serial number is shown in Table 4-1. Table 4-1 Connection Serial Number Description No.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide fasten it, as shown in Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 Connect the Ground Wire of GPS Lightning Arrestor 2. Connect one end of the GPS RF cable to the GPS lightning arrestor, as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 Connect the GPS RF Cable to the GPS Lightning Arrestor 3. The connection point of RF cable needs to be weatherproofed. For more detail, refer to 3.5 Weatherproof Protection. After weatherproof protection, it is shown in Figure 4-5.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-6 Connect GPS RF Cable 4.2.3 Connect RF Cable 1. Connect the RF cable to the ANT1 and ANT2 interface of the mBS1100. 2. It is necessary for the ANT1 and ANT2 interfaces to be weatherproofed. Refer to 3.5 Weatherproof Protection for more detail. The connection is complete shown in Figure 4-7 Figure 4-7 Connect RF Cable 4.2.4 Connect Ethernet Cable Weatherproof connector is adopted for Ethernet cables. 1.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 2. Slide the weatherproof connector components in turn. A click should be heard to ensure that the RJ45 connector has clip into the slot of weatherproof connector, as shown in Figure 4-9. Figure 4-9 Install the Ethernet weatherproof Connector 3. Connect the weatherproof connector to the base station’s DATA interface, and fasten it. The alignment of bayonet when connection the weatherproof connector with the base station.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide The weatherproof connector is adopted for power cables. First, you need to assemble the power weatherproof connector. In the accessories for base station, the output end of the power adaptor has red and black power cord, where the red power cord is +48V, and the black power cord is 0V. The output voltage is 48V DC. The connection relationship of the power cord and the power connector is shown in Figure 4-11.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 2. Slide the weatherproof connector parts 1, 2 and 3 in turn. 3. Unscrew the compression screw of the fourth part of the power connector with a T-15 torx screw driver, as shown in Figure 4-13 . Figure 4-13 Unscrew the compression screw 4. Insert the red power cable (48V) into terminal A, and insert the black power cable (0V) into terminal B, as shown in Figure 4-14. Figure 4-14 Description of A and B terminal 5.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-15 Connect the PWR Interface 9. The input of the power adaptor connects to the outlet. If the outlet is indoors, place the power adaptor indoors. If the outlet is outdoors, place the power adaptor in a water proof box. 4.2.6 Connect Ground Cable The mBS1100 provides two grounding screws, which is located on the connector panel side of the base station, as shown in Figure 4-16. Figure 4-16 Location of Grounding Screws 1.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-17 Connect GPS Lightning Arrestor Grounding Cable 2. Unscrew another grounding screw, connect one end of the ground cable to the grounding screw of the device, as shown in Figure 4-18. Figure 4-18 Ground Cable Complete 3. The other end of the ground cable needs to connect to a good ground (earth). 4.3 1. Install the Mounting Bracket and Handle Use the M6*12 socket head screw to fix the bracket on both sides of the mBS1100, as shown in Figure 4-19.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-19 Install the Mounting Bracket 2. Use the M6*12 socket head screw to fix the handle on right side of the mBS1100, as shown in Figure 4-20. Figure 4-20 Install the Handle 3. Figure 4-21 shows what it looks like when the installation of rack and handle is done.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-21 Installation of Mounting Bracket and Handle Completed 4.4 Install GPS Antenna Installation requirements on the GPS antenna: No major blocking from buildings in the vicinity. Keep the rooftop buildings a distance away from the GPS. Make sure the space atop within 90 degrees (at least 45 degrees) is not blocked by any buildings. Avoid installing the GPS in the vicinity of any other transmitting and receiving devices.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 3. Fit the GPS mounting bracket 1 on the GPS mounting bracket 2 with an M4 screw according to the required angle. 4. Fit the GPS antenna on the GPS mounting bracket 1 with an M4 screw. Vertical installation is required. 5. Installation complete.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 4.5 Install on Pole Required diameter of the pole: 30mm ~ 125mm. 1. The two U type clamps pass through the mounting brackets on both sides of the base station. Then the omegas pass through the threaded rods of the U type clamp, and fasten them with M8 nuts. 2. Hold the assembly up to the pole. Attach the two omegas to the threaded rods with M8 nuts.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 4.6 Install on Wall 1. Put the base station on the wall to install, and mark the drilling locations. 2. Drill four 10mm diameter and 70mm depth holes in the wall by following the marked locations. 3. Check the up/down direction of the installation rack, and then fix the base station to the wall using M8*80 expansion screws. 4.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide (no metal object is allowed within 1m of the horizontal direction of the omnidirectional antennas), when installing the omnidirectional antennas. Instead, an independent lightening rod should be settled between the two poles, where the lightening rod must be high enough to keep all antennas under its protection cover.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 4.7.2 Install Directional Antennas 1. First, assemble the antennas, as shown in Figure 4-24. Figure 4-24 Assembling Procedure of Directional Antennas 2. To install it on the iron tower, use a pulley to transport the antenna assembled to the platform on the iron tower, as shown in Figure 4-25. Following the safety rules when working at these heights. Figure 4-25 Transportation the Antennas in the Height 3.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide Figure 4-26 Directional Antenna Installation 4. When the base station has been installed in a proper position, connect all the cables and wires. 5. Run tests, then seal and weatherproof all the connections after the testing has successfully completed. Refer to 3.5 Weatherproof Protection.
mBS1100 Base Station Installation Guide 5. Power On Power on the mBS1100, and the indicators will light up, as shown in Figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 LED Indicators The explanation of the indicator signal is given in Table 5-1. Table 5-1 mBS1100 Indicator Description Type PWR RUN ALM ACT Color Green Green Red Green Status Meaning ON Have power input OFF No power input Fast blink: 0.125s on, 0.
